Tottenham sack Jol - Ramos and Poyet to take over
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Tottenham hope to unveil Juande Ramos as their new manager next week after finally sacking Martin Jol amid astonishing scenes at White Hart Lane last night. Amazingly, Jol was called to a meeting with chairman Daniel Levy and his fellow directors before the UEFA Cup tie with Getafe and told that it would be his last match.
A club statement, released only after the 2-1 defeat, said Jol had resigned but Sportsmail understands that he was forced to stand down in order to get the compensation package he was demanding. Tottenham's players knew nothing of developments until Jol told them in the dressing room after the match, even though news had spread by then to supporters who chanted the popular Dutchman's name during the game. At the same time, Levy was captured on television laughing in the directors' box at the remark of a colleague who had just whispered in his ear.
On the eve of the match Jol said he had no intention of walking away from White Hart Lane but yesterday afternoon he was informed that his employers had Ramos — with former Spurs midfielder Gus Poyet as his assistant — lined up to replace him. Jol's future had been in serious doubt since Tottenham chiefs were caught meeting Ramos in Spain earlier this season — which former boss David Pleat described as "a tragic day" for Spurs — but when an agreement with the Sevilla coach was not then reached, Jol was effectively given a stay of execution.
Tottenham now believe they have the Spaniard, who is expected to take charge next week, with Poyet among his assistants. Sources at Leeds United said they knew nothing of Poyet's involvement but Elland Road's Uruguayan assistant manager was at Spurs' game at Newcastle on Monday with manager Dennis Wise.
Ramos' assistant at Sevilla, Ramon Rodriguez Monchi, was at White Hart Lane last night but the fact that neither he nor Ramos speak good English has persuaded them to add the Spanish-speaking Poyet to the staff as well. There were suggestions last night that Tottenham may have to wait until the end of the season to get Ramos but insiders believe they can bring him in immediately.
Clive Allen, the club's reserve team boss, will be asked to take charge for this weekend's home game with Blackburn. While Jol has guided Tottenham to fifth in the Premier League for the last two years, a breakdown in his relationship with Levy and the chairman's colleagues on the board has led to his departure. -
Why am i not surprised?
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3rd manager to get the sack this season...
1st Jose Mourinho - Chelsea
2nd Sammy Lee - Bolton
3rd Martin Jol - Tottenham
4th ... Ah Ben? -
Quite a number of Spurs fans are not excited about this news. They believe it's Levy who should scram instead.
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so, who is right?
BBC says Jol was sacked
Football365 says Jol resigned
either way, Jol was behaving strangely during the last few interviews on football review
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Originally posted by zocoss:
[b]3rd manager to get the sack this season...
1st Jose Mourinho - Chelsea
2nd Sammy Lee - Bolton
3rd Martin Jol - Tottenham
4th ... Ah Ben? [/b]
Yea maybe since he was given the dreaded vote of confidence from the chairman. -
I have a strong feeling that Benitez is next
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no ben wont be next. well at least not so soon. he won the ucl and was in the first runner up against ac milan. that alone can buy him time at pool
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Judging by Liverpool's current form, he will get it, sooner or later
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finally
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haiz....jol is a good manager, let down by a poor board. CB LEVY
but what's done is done. Let's hope for a great era under Ramos(if he comes).
Spurs defense needs alot of fine tuning. -
Jol is an idiot..he never admits his mistakes..always want to find other faults for his loss.. got one match under him when he lost and he blamed it on the acoustics of the stadium
there's an article but forgot where i read -
A brief look at the players he signed during his time at the club, and how well they performed.
January 2005
Emil Hallfredsson - a youngster who never made the grade
Michael Dawson - may have struggled lately, but overall a vital part of the side
Andy Reid - showed signs of promise, but never quite got there
Radek Cerny - A decent back-up keeper
Mido - Was a vital part of the side in his first spell, and a forgotten man in his second, but all told, he scored more than enough goals to be considered a success
Summer 2005
Paul Stalteri - a dubious one, not particularly popular, but a decent squad player, and let's not forget the winner at West Ham
Wayne Routledge - Loaned out for two consecutive seasons and has made only five appearances in a Spurs shirt
Tom Huddlestone - Still only 20 years old, and definitely a very talented player
Aaron Lennon - May have faltered lately, but was instrumental in his first season at the club
Teemu Tainio - A dependable midfielder, and often an unsung hero
Mounir El-Hamdoui - Never played a game
Edgar Davids - His presence alone was enough to lift the side, and though he admittedly faded in his second season, Spurs fans will always have fond memories of him
Jermaine Jenas - One of the more divisive players in the Spurs team, he continues to make it hard for his supporters to defend him in light of his recent poor form, more negative than positive, despite his talent and goalscoring abilities
Grzegorz Rasiak - The worst signing of Jol's reign, bar none
Young-Pyo Lee - Another player yet to fully win over the crowd, but has looked good when linking up with Bale
January 2006
Hossam Ghaly - A very poor signing, whichever way you look at it
Danny Murphy - Never really got the run in the side he probably deserved
Summer 2006
Benoit Assou-Ekotto - Still very young, but bad form and injuries have prevented him making a good impression thus far
Dimitar Berbatov - Different class for the majority of his time at the club, but is still open to accusations of being a flat-track bully
Dorian Dervitte - Very well thought-of by those in the know, injury has prevented him breaking through to the first team, but again, very young
Didier Zokora - Very disappointing thus far
Pascal Chimbonda - The answer to our right-back problem
Steed Malbranque - A player who goes up in my estimation with every game
January 2007
Ben Alnwick - Yet to play a game, but again, very highly thought of
Ricardo Rocha - Has looked very poor
Summer 2007
Gareth Bale - A revelation thus far
Yuri Berchiche - One for the future
Adel Taarabt - Popular with the fans, less so with Jol it would seem
Darren Bent - THE most contentious signing of Jol's reign, and perhaps the final nail in his coffin. I personally supported the signing and continue to do so, has not been given the chance to prove his worth yet though
Danny Rose - Another for the future
Kevin Prince-Boateng - Has only made one appearance thus far, but another who comes with great promise
Younes Kaboul - Clearly a talented footballer with the ball at his feet, he needs to become more familiar with the intricacies of his position. -
[quote]Originally posted by omgukilledkenny:
A brief look at the players he signed during his time at the club, and how well they performed.
[Darren Bent - THE most contentious signing of Jol's reign, and perhaps the final nail in his coffin. I personally supported the signing and continue to do so, has not been given the chance to prove his worth yet though
sry to say this but.... 16m piece of crap!
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i dunno but it was really a twist of turn for tottenham tis season given how they performed in the past two seasons.. wt actually went wrong i wonder..
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Ramos resigns as Spurs job looms
Ramos, who has been heavily linked with the vacant managerial position at White Hart Lane following the dismissal of Martin Jol on Thursday night, handed in the relevant paperwork to the Primera Liga club on Friday evening.
Sevilla physical trainer Marcos Alvarez also tendered his resignation at the same time.
A statement on the official Sevilla website read: "Juande Ramos appeared on the third floor of the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan (stadium) to present a document in which he asked for his contract to be rescinded under clause 1006/85 at 22.35pm (local time).
"Ramos was accompanied by his physical trainer Marcos Alvarez, who presented the same document to the general director of the club, Jose Maria Cruz, in the presence of Ramon Rodriguez Monchi, the club's sporting director.
"The now ex-Sevilla coach declined the possibility of giving a press conference at the club's training facilities and has chosen his website as a means of saying goodbye to Sevilla FC." -
really hope we can see some results tomorrow..
i certainly wont want to see another home loss..
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*Poyet waits on Spurs job approach*
Leeds assistant boss Gus Poyet will talk to Tottenham if they approach him about joining their management team.
Former Sevilla coach Juande Ramos is tipped to become Spurs' new boss and is thought to want Poyet as his assistant.
Poyet told the website: "If Leeds let me talk to Spurs I will definitely listen to any offer but that doesn't mean I am saying 'yes I am leaving'."
Leeds have asked Poyet to stay away from Saturday's game against Millwall to avoid distracting their players.
But the former Uruguay international, who played for Tottenham between 2001 and 2004, insists he has not spoken to Spurs and has not been told if Leeds have been approached.
The 39-year-old, who has worked with Dennis Wise at Leeds since October 2006, added: "Everybody is calling me and sending me texts about it but I don't know anything. I haven't been approached or spoken to anyone.
"I don't know if something has gone on between the clubs. I don't have a clue.
"If they let me talk to Tottenham I will, to see what the job is - what is my position, what they are going to offer me and what their conditions are."
Leeds had earlier claimed they had not received an approach from Spurs for Poyet - and would not welcome one.
A statement on the Leeds website said: "Leeds United can officially confirm we have neither received an approach from Tottenham for Poyet nor a request from him to be released from his contract with Leeds.
"Any approach from Tottenham for our assistant manager would not be welcome."
Poyet played for Chelsea from 1997 to 2001 before joining Spurs and his first coaching role in this country was under Wise at Swindon in May 2006 before they both moved to Elland Road. -
Originally posted by akinos:
coming from a spurs fan liek myself, even i have to agree.
sry to say this but.... 16m piece of crap! [/b] -
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Leeds ready for Poyet departure
Poyet, 39, was asked to stay away from Saturday's win over Millwall and boss Dennis Wise spoke to the team about the Uruguayan leaving.
"We wish him well. He texted everyone and said good luck," said acting assistant Alan Thompson.
"He's a big part of what's happening here and he'll be missed." -
why would Juande Ramos leave Sevilla when they are in UCL and come and coach a team that is not even in UCL?
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$_$Originally posted by Dead_Man_Inc:why would Juande Ramos leave Sevilla when they are in UCL and come and coach a team that is not even in UCL? -
i'd go with bbc over football365 anytime...Originally posted by the Bear:so, who is right?
BBC says Jol was sacked
Football365 says Jol resigned
either way, Jol was behaving strangely during the last few interviews on football review
jol has to take some blame himself...i could never understand why he keeps replacing young players with other young players and changing from playing wingers to playing central midfielders in wide positions... -
Seville: Spurs move 'illegal'
SEVILLE have launched a blistering attack on Spurs for the “treacherous” and “illegal” way they snatched manager Juande Ramos.
The Spaniards vowed to drag Tottenham through the courts for huge compensation.
Seville president Jose Maria Del Nido said: “They will get the response they deserve from Seville.
"We will channel our energy, force and all the means available to us into making sure Tottenham pay the consequences of a situation they have illegally and illegitimately provoked.”
Tottenham approached Ramos twice — first in August when they went behind ex-boss Martin Jol’s back, and again last week when they convinced him to join.
Furious Del Nido added: “Here in Spain we’re not used to treachery between professional football clubs. You’ll see what we do with regard to Fifa.”
Ramos has been promised a £40million war-chest and Seville’s Daniel Alves and ex-Spurs star Fredi Kanoute top his hit-list.
But Del Nido warned: “I doubt very much Tottenham have the money to buy them.”
Former Spurs and Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet, 39, and Marcos Alvarez, RamosÂ’ No 2 at Seville, have arrived at White Hart Lane as the SpaniardÂ’s backroom team.